Tomatoes are the edible, often red, fruit of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, which is commonly known as the tomato plant. The plant belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Take a look below for 28 more interesting and fascinating facts about tomatoes. 1. The modern species of tomatoes originated in western South America. 2. The Nahuatl…

Squash belongs to the Cucurbita, Latin for gourd, genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, also known as cucurbits. Cucurbita vines are native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Take a look below for 25 more fun and interesting facts about squash. 1. There is evidence of squash cultivation going back to at least…

A pumpkin is a cultivar of a squash plant, most commonly of Cucurbita pepo, that is round, with smooth, slightly ribbed skin, and deep yellow to orange coloration. The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp. Take a look below for 28 more fun and fascinating facts about pumpkins. 1. In New Zealand and Australian…

The pea is most commonly the small spherical seed or the seed-pod of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. Each pod contains several peas, which can be either green or yellow. While many people think that peas are vegetables, they’re actually botanically fruit. Take a look below for 28 more fun and interesting facts about peas….

Yuzu, or citrus junos, is a citrus fruit and plant in the family Rutaceae. It’s called “yuja” in Korean cuisine. Both Japanese “yuzu” and Korean “yuja” are cognates of Chinese “youzi”, but the Chinese word means pomelo. Take a look below for 22 more interesting and fascinating facts about yuzu. 1. Yuzu looks somewhat like…

Tamarind is a leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae that’s indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus Tamarindus is a monotypic taxon, having only a single species. Take a look below for 23 more fun and interesting facts about tamarind. 1. The tamarind tree produces pod-like fruit, which contain an edible pulp that’s used in cuisines…

The tamarillo is a small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae. It’s best known as the species that bears the tamarillo, an egg-shaped edible fruit. Take a look below for 23 more fun and fascinating facts about tamarillo. 1. Tamarillo is also known as the tree tomato, tomato andino, tomate serrano, tomate…

Strawberries are widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria. They are widely appreciated for their characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture and sweetness. Take a look below for 28 more interesting and fascinating facts about strawberries. 1. Strawberries are consumed in large quantities worldwide, either fresh or in prepared foods such as preserves,…

Starfruit, also known as carambola, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Seychelles. Take a look below for 25 more fun and interesting facts about star fruit. 1. Starfruit is popular throughout Southeast Asia, the South Pacific, Micronesia, and…

Soursop is the fruit of Annona muricata, a broad-leaf, flowering, evergreen tree. The fruit is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and is widely propagated. Take a look below for 23 more interesting and fascinating facts about soursop. 1. Soursop is in the same genus, Annona, as cherimoya and is in the Annonaceae…